Dredging of Pamban canal in full swing to prevent ship grounding and boost navigation
The Tamil Nadu Maritime Board has initiated a ₹9.5 crore dredging project for the Pamban sea canal to address silt accumulation. This effort aims to prevent ships from getting stuck and ensure safer, more reliable navigation through the historic waterway.
Why it matters
Maintaining the Pamban canal is critical for maritime safety and local logistics in one of India's most historically significant coastal regions.
Intensive dredging work is under way at a cost of ₹9.5 crore in the Pamban sea canal to ensure the uninterrupted movement of ships and motorboats.
Pamban port is one of the oldest and most historically significant locations in India. The Pamban canal was naturally formed between the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait due to a massive cyclone that occurred in 1480 CE.
The Pamban canal spans about 2 km, starting from the waterbody between Kunthukal and Krusadai Island near Pamban and passing through the Pamban road and rail bridges. The canal has a width of 125 metres and a maximum depth of 2.11 metres.
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